Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Program

SERVICES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Assistance and support through service users individual needs through Facebook Page, Messages, Phone and VideoA.A./N.A. one to one 12 Steps Substance Use Education One to One Support/CounselingRelapse Prevention and AftercareTraditional Healing/TeachingsReferrals to other UNFC Programs

Overview

The Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Program offers support to Aboriginal people who may have alcohol/drug addiction. Services are available for youth and adults through one-to-one counselling, group counselling, education and prevention programs, referral to treatment programs, and also offers an aftercare program.

Goal

To assist Aboriginal people in addressing alcohol/drug issues and minimizing the negative substances for Aboriginal individuals, families, and communities.

Objectives:

To promote healthy lifestyles free from alcohol, drug and solvent abuse within the Aboriginal community.

To promote existing Ministry of Health sponsored treatment service models within the urban community.

To promote healthy alternatives to alcohol, drugs, and solvent abuse.

To promote a culturally appropriate system of addiction treatment services and programs for Aboriginal people with alcohol and drug abuse problems.

To increase knowledge and sensitivity through awareness for service providers in the addiction field.

To increase the effectiveness and provide cost effective treatment, service development for alcohol and drug abuse programs with the Friendship Centre.

Services Available

One-to-one counseling - Individuals who need help or referrals to A&A meetings, Alateen or Alnon should they believe they have an alcohol or drug-related problem.

To establish a network of service agencies to work in unison to provide assistance for individuals with an alcohol or drug-related problem.

Liaison with treatment centres to provide the best possible services for clients.

To establish a resource centre with information pertinent to alcohol, drugs, or solvent abuse which includes videotapes, pamphlets and books.

To coordinate programming via workshops, presentations, and seminars to make the community aware of the negative effects of addiction.

ATTENTION ALL UNFC MEMBERSHIP: The 2020 UNFC Annual General Meeting has been postponed until September 2020. Everyone will be notified when a date is selected. Miigwetch

Our staff have been preparing for Pride Month 2020. The UNFC is proudly displaying our support of our LGBTQ2SA+ community! The United Native Friendship Centre is a safe and positive place for everyone no matter your age, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation or race. We gladly welcome everyone who is in need of our assistance and support.